Nursing Challenges in the Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome


Each year, more than 2 million patients in the United States suffer from acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The National Institute of Medicine has identified the prevention and reduction of recurring ischemic events and optimization of individual functioning as key elements of quality improvement. Health-care professionals, particularly RNs and NPs, play a key role in preventing catastrophic ischemic events by recognizing patients at increased risk for stent thrombosis, providing appropriate treatment and prevention plans, and ensuring that they are compliant with antiplatelet therapy for at least 1 year after stent placement. This series, which includes a digital monograph and two related case studies, highlights current approaches to antiplatelet therapy for patients with acute coronary syndrome.



Nursing Challenges in the Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome:
A Clinical Curriculum on Antiplatelet Therapies

2.00 / CE for Nurses
Health-care professionals, particularly RNs and NPs, play a key role in preventing catastrophic ischemic events by recognizing patients at increased risk for stent thrombosis, providing appropriate treatment, and determining prevention plans.
 

Case Study 3:
Secondary Prevention for Post-ACS Patients

0.75 / CE for Nurses
This case study highlights current approaches to antiplatelet therapy for patients with acute coronary syndrome, particularly those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
 

Case Study 2:
A Post-PCI Patient with Bleeding

0.75 / CE for Nurses
This case study highlights current approaches to antiplatelet therapy for patients with acute coronary syndrome, particularly those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and will review the latest ACC/AHA/Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions guidelines on the continuation of antiplatelet therapy following PCI.
 

Case Study 1:
A High-Risk Patient With Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

0.75 / CE for Nurses
This case study highlights current approaches to antiplatelet therapy for patients with acute coronary syndrome, particularly those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
 

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